Te Amo
►Rihanna Lyrics


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Te amo, te amo, she say's to me
I hear the pain in her voice
Then we danced underneath the candelabra, she takes the lead
That's when I saw it in her eyes, it's over

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you

Te amo, te amo, she's scared to breathe
I hold her hand, I got no choice, uhh
Pulled me out on the beach, danced in the water, I start to leave
She's begging me and asking why it's over

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you

Yes we can dance
But you gotta watch your hands
Watch me all night
I move under the light because I understand
That we all need love, and I'm not afraid
I feel the love but I don't feel that way

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you, I love you





Te amo, te amo, don't it mean I love you

Overall Meaning

In "Te Amo," Rihanna tells the story of a woman who falls in love with another woman. The song is a lesbian love story about two women who are dancing together under a candelabra, and one of them confesses her love to the other, saying "Te amo" (meaning "I love you" in Spanish). The singer (Rihanna) is hesitant to respond with the same feeling, as she doesn't feel the same way. The other woman becomes upset and begs the singer to love her, but she tells her that she can't.


Throughout the song, it's evident that the singer is conflicted about her feelings for the other woman. She can't deny that she feels love, but it's not romantic love. Rihanna sings that everyone needs love and that she is not afraid of it, even if it's not the kind she wants.


The song is a powerful piece about the complexities of love and human emotions. The lyrics are raw and honest, expressing the confusion and pain that can come with loving someone who cannot love you back in the same way. Ultimately, "Te Amo" is a tribute to the universal nature of love, which can be experienced in a variety of ways.


Line by Line Meaning

Te amo, te amo, she say's to me
She tells me 'I love you' repeatedly


I hear the pain in her voice
I sense her sadness and despair


Then we danced underneath the candelabra, she takes the lead
We share a romantic moment where she takes initiative


That's when I saw it in her eyes, it's over
I realize that our relationship is coming to an end


Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
She expresses her love and affection for me physically


I told her no, she cried Te amo
I reject her love and she becomes upset


I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
I assure her that I won't abandon her, but our relationship needs to end


My soul is awry and without asking why
I am conflicted and uncertain about my emotions


I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
I repeat her words and wish I had someone to explain their true meaning


Don't it mean I love you
I wonder if 'Te amo' simply means 'I love you'


Yes we can dance
We can enjoy a moment of happiness together


But you gotta watch your hands
I remind her to be cautious and respectful in our physical interactions


Watch me all night
I want her to observe me closely and understand my feelings


I move under the light because I understand
I express my emotions freely because I comprehend them well


That we all need love, and I'm not afraid
I acknowledge that we all crave love and I am not scared to admit it


I feel the love but I don't feel that way
I love her but not in the same way she loves me


I think it means I love you
I speculate that 'Te amo' probably means 'I love you'


I love you
I truly love her




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Robyn Fenty, James Fauntleroy

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